Emphasis:
Basic understanding of attacking the defenders front foot.
Set-up:
40 x 40 yard grid. Players are arranged in pairs with one ball. Players stand 2 yards apart facing each other.
Objective:
Player (A) starts with the ball and acts as the attacker. Player (B) acts as the defender and must assume a good defensive posture with feet staggered. Player (A) must dribble towards (B). Player (A) must constantly cut the ball back and forth to attack the defenders front foot. Player (B) must not attempt to win the ball but must continue to back pedal until both players reach the opposite side of the grid. The roles are reversed at the opposite side of the grid. Play is continuous for a designated period of time.
Progression:
- If the attacker moves the ball too close the defender can poke it away.
- Increase the speed at which the activity is performed.
Coaching Points:
- Constantly change the path of the ball to make the defender adjust.
- Attack the front foot to keep the defender off balance.